Sr. Manager, Learning & Development for Business Process Improvement

Company Information

At Advarra, we are passionate about making a difference in the world of clinical research and advancing human health. With a rich history rooted in ethical review services combined with innovative technology solutions and deep industry expertise, we are at the forefront of industry change. A market leader and pioneer, Advarra breaks the silos that impede clinical research, aligning patients, sites, sponsors, and CROs in a connected ecosystem to accelerate trials.

Company Culture

Our employees are the heart of Advarra. They are the key to our success and the driving force behind our mission and vision. Our values (Patient-Centric, Ethical, Quality Focused, Collaborative) guide our actions and decisions. Knowing the impact of our work on trial participants and patients, we act with urgency and purpose to advance clinical research so that people can live happier, healthier lives.

At Advarra, we seek to foster an inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone is treated with respect and diverse perspectives are embraced. Treating one another, our clients, and clinical trial participants with empathy and care are key tenets of our culture at Advarra; we are committed to creating a workplace where each employee is not only valued but empowered to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Job Overview Summary

The Sr. Manager, Learning & Development for Business Process Improvement is responsible for creating, developing, and delivering training to achieve Quality Assurance/Compliance Department objectives supporting the company’s growth and continued success. This training includes onboarding, foundational applied skills, management processes, and facilitating training by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) regarding key customer requirements. The Sr. Manager will report to the SVP QA/Compliance. This role will interact across the QA/Compliance Department and with cross-functional teams and leaders across the company. Communication skills are critical for success. This role will help execute a strategy to build foundational skills and knowledge for employee and company success.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver training and assist Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with the same.
• Facilitate team problem-solving and business process improvement.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance/Compliance and other functions across the company.
• Oversee training systems and corporate training matrix.
• Supervise and set direction for two learning specialists.
• Collect and communicate key performance indicators and successes.
• Other duties as assigned

Location- This role is open to candidates in Columbia, MD or working remotely in the United States.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• Experience with design & delivery of interactive training
• Preferred Qualifications
• Degree in Education, Instructional Design, or a similar field or equivalent work experience creating and delivering training
• Experience facilitating team-based problem solving and process improvement
• Project Management skills
• Supervisory experience
• Member of Association for Talent Development (ATD) or similar professional society
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organizational skills
• Physical and Mental Requirements
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time at stationary workstation
• Regularly carry, raise, and lower objects of up to 10 Lbs.
• Learn and comprehend basic instructions
• Focus and attention to tasks and responsibilities
• Verbal communication; listening and understanding, responding, and speaking

Advarra is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability or genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Advarra provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of these protected characteristics. Further, Advarra takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants and employees are treated without regard to any of these protected characteristics in all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and separation from employment.

The base salary range for this role is $​115,400​ - $196,300​. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience and may vary from the amounts listed above. This position may also be eligible for a variable bonus in addition to base salary as well as health coverage, paid holidays, and other benefits.